Guidebook for Charlottesville

Lauren
Guidebook for Charlottesville

Food Scene

VAST selection of beers and ciders as well as great brunch and lunch, featuring local ingredients. Beautiful outdoor patio seating and dog friendly,
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Beer Run
156 Carlton Rd
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VAST selection of beers and ciders as well as great brunch and lunch, featuring local ingredients. Beautiful outdoor patio seating and dog friendly,
Incredible food featuring local, seasonal ingredients. Stunning modern-barn type vibe. Ask to sit upstairs!
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The Local
824 Hinton Ave
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Incredible food featuring local, seasonal ingredients. Stunning modern-barn type vibe. Ask to sit upstairs!
Bodo's is probably the most well known restaurant in town by the locals. The absolute best New York style bagels you'll ever find (sorry NY, we've outdone you). They have bagels, bagel sandwiches and salads. Unbelievably cheap and very fast! Don't let a long line deter you. Most people go there for breakfast or lunch but they're so good, you might as well have them for dinner too. My mouth is watering as I'm typing this.
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Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston Ave
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Bodo's is probably the most well known restaurant in town by the locals. The absolute best New York style bagels you'll ever find (sorry NY, we've outdone you). They have bagels, bagel sandwiches and salads. Unbelievably cheap and very fast! Don't let a long line deter you. Most people go there for breakfast or lunch but they're so good, you might as well have them for dinner too. My mouth is watering as I'm typing this.
I used to walk here for a sandwich and cookie with my grandma! It may just be nostalgic for me but I had to throw it in the list!
Baggby's Gourmet Sandwiches
512 E Main St
I used to walk here for a sandwich and cookie with my grandma! It may just be nostalgic for me but I had to throw it in the list!
Great, fast diner food.
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Tip Top Restaurant
1420 Richmond Rd
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Great, fast diner food.
This is THE most well known bakery in town. The breads are incredible. Many restaurants in town serve their breads.
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Albemarle Baking Co
418 W Main St
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This is THE most well known bakery in town. The breads are incredible. Many restaurants in town serve their breads.
AMAZING breads, sandwiches and baked goods. You MUST try their cookies. My favorite is the sea salt caramel cookie but the double chocolate chip is also delicious. They also have great sandwiches sell many local items. Vegetarian friendly!
Great Harvest Bread Cafe
1701 Allied Ln
AMAZING breads, sandwiches and baked goods. You MUST try their cookies. My favorite is the sea salt caramel cookie but the double chocolate chip is also delicious. They also have great sandwiches sell many local items. Vegetarian friendly!
Very family friendly coffee spot with great drinks and yummy granola. Surrounded by fun, colorful buildings and lots of antique shops.
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C'Ville Coffee
1301 Harris St
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Very family friendly coffee spot with great drinks and yummy granola. Surrounded by fun, colorful buildings and lots of antique shops.
One of Lauren's favorite restaurants. Try the Santa Fe burger with the veggie patty instead of the burger.
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Timberwood Grill
3311 Worth Crossing
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One of Lauren's favorite restaurants. Try the Santa Fe burger with the veggie patty instead of the burger.
Cute soft-serve ice cream truck. It's a fun place to walk to. NOTE: Cash only!!
Chandlers Ice Cream
936-962 River Rd
Cute soft-serve ice cream truck. It's a fun place to walk to. NOTE: Cash only!!
Retro ice cream joint on the downtown walking mall. Very fun!
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Chaps Ice Cream
223 E Main St
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Retro ice cream joint on the downtown walking mall. Very fun!
Great authentic Mexican restaurant with several locations. Try the jumbo margarita- just $6 on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday!
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Guadalajara
395 Greenbrier Dr
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Great authentic Mexican restaurant with several locations. Try the jumbo margarita- just $6 on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday!
The best pizza! About 20 minutes from town but worth the drive. It used to be a tiny hole in the wall with just two tables but a couple years ago they expanded and now it's a full restaurant. Sometimes they have live music.
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Dr. Ho's Humble Pie
4916 Plank Rd
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The best pizza! About 20 minutes from town but worth the drive. It used to be a tiny hole in the wall with just two tables but a couple years ago they expanded and now it's a full restaurant. Sometimes they have live music.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great burgers and a fun selection of beers. Unique saloon feel. It's downtown but easy to get to because it's on a side street.
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Cville
109 2nd St SE
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Great burgers and a fun selection of beers. Unique saloon feel. It's downtown but easy to get to because it's on a side street.
Featuring gin, bourbon, vodka and other spirits. If you're into that sort of thing, this is a MUST VISIT. The bartenders are knowledgeable and the spirits are TOP NOTCH. Try the Strange Monkey Gin! Also, check out Devil's Backbone, Bold Rock, Blue Toad and all of the wineries on the same road!
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Silverback Distillery
9374 Rockfish Valley Hwy
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Featuring gin, bourbon, vodka and other spirits. If you're into that sort of thing, this is a MUST VISIT. The bartenders are knowledgeable and the spirits are TOP NOTCH. Try the Strange Monkey Gin! Also, check out Devil's Backbone, Bold Rock, Blue Toad and all of the wineries on the same road!
On the downtown mall, very popular and fun. They often have live music.
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Miller's Downtown
109 W Main St
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On the downtown mall, very popular and fun. They often have live music.
Great wings! It's at the Amtrak station and parking is free- just tell them your parking space number when you come in. Sometimes they have late night events.
Wild Wing Cafe
820 W Main St
Great wings! It's at the Amtrak station and parking is free- just tell them your parking space number when you come in. Sometimes they have late night events.
The beer is good but the building is really unique and beautiful! Great outdoor patio!
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Random Row Brewing Co.
608 Preston Ave
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The beer is good but the building is really unique and beautiful! Great outdoor patio!
Beautiful landscape with a pond and several swans. Great selection of wines!
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Keswick Vineyards
1575 Keswick Winery Dr
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Beautiful landscape with a pond and several swans. Great selection of wines!

Parks & Nature

Beautiful, well-maintained trail that winds through the city. Just a five minute walk away!
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Rivanna Trail
Rivanna Trail
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Beautiful, well-maintained trail that winds through the city. Just a five minute walk away!
Beautiful, wooded and partially paved trail for walking or biking. Connects to Carter's Mountain Orchard, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and several other trails. Partially handicap accessible. Great scenery!
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Saunders-Monticello Trail
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Beautiful, wooded and partially paved trail for walking or biking. Connects to Carter's Mountain Orchard, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and several other trails. Partially handicap accessible. Great scenery!
Park for the kiddos, within walking distance.
Northeast Park
1001 Sheridan Ave
Park for the kiddos, within walking distance.
This is my favorite hiking spot in the Shenendoah National Park. It's a very steep uphill hike with an amazing view at the top. Plan to begin your hike one hour before sunrise for a breathtaking view of the sunrise. It's definitely worth the hike! I highly recommend Googling this spot for more information on location and parking. Cell service is sometimes spotty in the park.
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Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge Parkway
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This is my favorite hiking spot in the Shenendoah National Park. It's a very steep uphill hike with an amazing view at the top. Plan to begin your hike one hour before sunrise for a breathtaking view of the sunrise. It's definitely worth the hike! I highly recommend Googling this spot for more information on location and parking. Cell service is sometimes spotty in the park.

Arts & Culture

Great plays featuring local actors.
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Four County Players
5256 Governor Barbour St
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Great plays featuring local actors.
Stunning historic theater on the downtown walking mall! You can see plays, concerts, operas and movies. The architecture is incredible.
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The Paramount Theater
215 E Main St
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Stunning historic theater on the downtown walking mall! You can see plays, concerts, operas and movies. The architecture is incredible.

Shopping

Wondering what the UVA "Corner" is all about? Mincer's, formerly a pipe shop, is now a UVA souvenir, apparel and gift shop, right in the center of the action. It's an iconic part of student life, both past and present.
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Mincer's UVA Imprinted Sportswear
1527 University Ave
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Wondering what the UVA "Corner" is all about? Mincer's, formerly a pipe shop, is now a UVA souvenir, apparel and gift shop, right in the center of the action. It's an iconic part of student life, both past and present.
Fun, high quality, Virginia themed gifts and souvenirs. Think, "Virginia is for lovers," flavored peanuts and dogwood tree and cardinal art.
The Virginia Shop
1047-B Emmet St N
Fun, high quality, Virginia themed gifts and souvenirs. Think, "Virginia is for lovers," flavored peanuts and dogwood tree and cardinal art.
Half walking mall, half traditional shopping center. Stonefield features various shops, bars and restaurants. Oh yeah, and Trader Joe's is there.
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Stonefield Commons
2100 Bond St
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Half walking mall, half traditional shopping center. Stonefield features various shops, bars and restaurants. Oh yeah, and Trader Joe's is there.
The pedestrian mall. There are local stores, restaurants and booths with handmade items. You can walk there or park in one of the garages on Water Street or E Market Street. Take your ticket with you and get it stamped for free parking.
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Downtown Mall
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The pedestrian mall. There are local stores, restaurants and booths with handmade items. You can walk there or park in one of the garages on Water Street or E Market Street. Take your ticket with you and get it stamped for free parking.

Sightseeing

Thomas Jefferson's home. Known for its architecture and beautiful landscape.
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
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Thomas Jefferson's home. Known for its architecture and beautiful landscape.

Essentials

Very close grocery store. A little more expensive than Food Lion but also nicer and cleaner.
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Giant Food
1900 Abbey Rd
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Very close grocery store. A little more expensive than Food Lion but also nicer and cleaner.